How to use then in a sentence. He's always harking back to his childhood and saying how things were better then Just then, the lights went out The train leaves at three minutes to eight, so we'd better get there a few minutes before then If you come to the surgery at 10.30, the doctor will see you then. The rain stopped and then started again
Next in order of time or place We ate, then we started home. Then is a very common word that’s used in situations involving what comes next—either in terms of time (as in just then, the door opened or we saw a movie and then we drove home) or a result (as in if you forget to water the plants, then they will wilt). Master the word then in english English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels. Learn the real difference between than and then with simple rules and clear examples so you stop mixing them up in everyday english.
Back then, you were single. To keep this pair of words straight, focus on this basic difference Than is used when you're talking about comparisons Then is used when you're talking about something relating to time.
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